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Aasemoon & Last.fm Beta [First Day Review]

Author: Aasemoon

3 Jul

For the past few weeks I was constantly bumping into articles here and there, talking about the new last.fm beta and all it’s cool and new features, and of course that it would be available to the website subscribers. Well, I’ve been using last.fm for the past 2 years and can call myself a pretty serious user, although somehow I never found it necessary to subscribe, and I never have. So I guess you can imagine my sheer surprise when yesterday morning I received an invitation to the beta, regardless of my status. No clue how this happens, but I’m glad I got the chance to have a look inside, cause there really are some very cool changes. =) So let me see, where to start…

That’s my new profile, and yes I do have a tendency of sneaking into my friends channels and listening to what they’re listening to. As you can see I was stalking amvee.=) Click for larger images.

I guess I better start with the part that is the most important to me, the user profiles. When I first logged into the beta, it took my eyes a couple of seconds to get used to the lack of some of the previous version’s eye candy. There’s a very plain red strip on the top of the page which I’m not the biggest fan of, but perhaps that’s the only part that I’m not a fan of. The first thing that _really_ took my attention and put a smile on my lips, was the answer to my prayers, a perfectly working playlist player on the right column. YAY. YAAAAY. And guess what, my Loved Tracks are now actually good for something as they’re playable through the playlist player. This means that I can get much better a view of what my friends really consider loved music and not just frequently played music, and vice versa. [Yes, I can actually see everybody’s profile on the beta…] The charts are still there, only with more options to play around with. And now there’s something called “Library” that contains information about your listening habits, every artist you ever listened to and the track counts. The Library is customizable, you can have it show whatever you’d like, and it looks great too.

The artist pages also look neat and pretty much the same as user pages. Generally the information is a lot better organized, and it’s much easier to use features like tagging or making a recommendation. Both user and artist profiles have an “activity feed” lower in the page which again, is a pretty neat fature.

Not all the features are working as of yet. As you can see in the screenies, Videos, Charts and Events are yet to be added. But from what I’ve seen on my 1st day, I can say that last.fm did manage to make an even bigger fan of me than I already was. Way to go guys, and thanks for inviting me. =)

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Filed under: Kool, Music, Selected Posts, Technology, Web, Weeee =D

Mike Oldfield – Shabda <3

Author: Aasemoon

4 May

When it comes to music, I’d say Mike Oldfield is certainly a God. I’ve felt the same ever since the first time I heard his music [I was an infant then… my parents were listening to Mike Oldfield]. Mike Oldfield’s music has been with me my entire life, and I would even say that in some ways, it has saved my life. The song Shabda is from his latest album called “Music of the Sphere”. Don’t mind the video as it’s not official… just listen to the music.

Terra autem erat inanis
Super faciem abyssi
Lux æterna dona nobis
Terra autem erat in cæli

[Sorry for not translating… my Latin is enough to understand this, but certainly not enough to attempt a legid translation…]

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Filed under: Kool, Life, Lyrics, Music, Poems

Pink – Dear Mr. President

Author: Aasemoon

6 Apr

Admittedly, I’ve never been a fan of the singer Pink. But today, my Mom emailed me the link to this YouTube video that took my attention quite a bit. Have a look…

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Filed under: Interesting, Music

Slowly Fading Colors

Author: Aasemoon

9 Apr

Yesterday evening, Genox released his new EP by the name “Slowly Fading Colors“. The EP includes 5 new tracks:

Aquarius

Proto Z

Trafficlights

Dling Dling

Resurrected Piano

Having listened to these 5 tracks over and over and over again, I believe I can say that this EP is quite a step forward for this artist, and a truly enjoyable one to listen to. The EP includes some nice surprises for the old fans, and also has a lot to offer to a wider range of new listeners. The 5 tracks are an amazing display of the artist’s ability to smoothly flow through different genres and mix elements from different styles to create something very new, and yet containing the familiar Genox atmosphere. A very special collection of colors, which in turn brings me to the title of the EP.

With all due respect to the artist’s truly interesting reasoning for choosing the title “Slowly Fading Colors”, I can’t help mentioning that the EP brings an image of a “Box of Crayons” to my mind a lot more than fading colors. To elaborate, I basically see the EP as a collection of colors, placed side by side in a so well selected order, that causes each color to stand out in their own turn.

All that being said, I believe it’s time for you to listen to the EP, and develop your own opinion! =) So, check out Genox’s blog post to download the EP.

Update: Just in case you can’t load Genox’s blog, you can download the EP directly from here.

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Filed under: Demoscene, Genox, Kool, Music, Weeee =D

Forever Autumn…

Author: Aasemoon

22 Feb

The Moody Blues – Forever Autumn

The summer sun is fading
As the year grows old
And darker days are drawing near.
The winter winds will be much colder
Now you’re not here.
I watch the birds fly south across the autumn sky
And one by one they disappear.
I wish that I was flying with them
Now you’re not here.
Like the sun through the trees you came to love me
Like a leaf on a breeze you blew away.
Through autumns golden gown we used to kick our way
You always loved this time of year.
Those fallen leaves lay undisturbed now
Cause you’re not here.
Cause you’re not here.
Cause you’re not here.
Like the sun through the trees you came to love me.
Like a leaf on a breeze you blew away.
A gentle rain pours softly on my weary eyes.
As if to hide a lonely tear.
My life will be forever autumn
Cause you’re not here.
Cause you’re not here.
Cause you’re not here….

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Filed under: Lyrics, Music

Similarities EP

Author: Aasemoon

28 Jan

Attention attention, great news everyone! Genox just released a whole new EP called “Similarities“. The new EP includes the already well known “Transatlantic Fiberglass“, and 4 completely new tracks [YAY!]:
-Ninjagirl [Hehe ;)]
-Melobotter
-Steamtrain
-Orbit
So check’em out, and enjoy! =)

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Filed under: Demoscene, Genox, Kool, Music, Weeee =D

The Moody Blues -The Actor

Author: Aasemoon

27 Jan

Just like a whole lot of other “Moody Blues” tracks, this song means a lot to me. One of those that I’ve had in my ears ever since I was a kid… and somehow it makes me fly through time.. and space.. and my life… and everything. If you’re someone who shares a bit of musical taste with me, [and you can find that out here of course], I recommend you check this out ASAP, that is if you haven’t already. =)
And here are the lyrics:

The Actor by The Moody Blues

The curtain rises on the scene
With someone shouting to be free
The play unfolds before my eyes
There stands the actor who is me

The sleeping hours takes us far
From traffic, telephones and fear
Put out your problems with the cat
Escape until a bell you hear

Our reasons are the same
But theres no-one we can blame
For theres nowhere we need go
And the only truth we know comes so easily

The sound I have heard in your hello
Oh, oh, darling, you’re almost part of me
Oh, oh, darling, you’re all Ill ever see

Its such a rainy afternoon
No point in going anywhere
The sounds just drift across my room
I wish this feeling I could share

Its such a rainy afternoon
She sits and gazes from her window
Her mind tries to recall his face
The feeling deep inside her grows

Our reasons are the same
But theres no-one we can blame
For theres nowhere we need go
And the only truth we know comes so easily

The sound I have heard in your hello
Oh, oh, darling, you’re almost part of me
Oh, oh, darling, you’re all Ill ever see
The sound I have heard in your hello
Oh, oh, darling, you’re all Ill ever see
Oh, oh, darling, you’re almost part of me…

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Filed under: Lyrics, Music

Thank You!

Author: Aasemoon

7 Jan

“Thank You” by Alanis Morissette…. one of my faves, and the lyrics are just awesome!

How bout getting off of these antibiotics
How bout stopping eating when I’m full up
How bout them transparent dangling carrots
How bout that ever elusive kudo

Thank you India
Thank you terror
Thank you disillusionment
Thank you frailty
Thank you consequence
Thank you thank you silence

How bout me not blaming you for everything
How bout me enjoying the moment for once
How bout how good it feels to finally forgive you
How bout grieving it all one at a time

Thank you India
Thank you terror
Thank you disillusionment
Thank you frailty
Thank you consequence
Thank you thank you silence

The moment I let go of it was
The moment I got more than I could handle
The moment I jumped off of it was
The moment I touched down

How bout no longer being masochistic
How bout remembering your divinity
How bout unabashedly bawling your eyes out
How bout not equating death with stopping

Thank you India
Thank you providence
Thank you disillusionment
Thank you nothingness
Thank you clarity
Thank you thank you silence….

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Filed under: Lyrics, Music

Transatlantic Fiberglass

Author: Aasemoon

30 Nov

ATTENTION ATTENTION: Genox just released a new awesome single, called “Transatlantic Fiberglass“. =) YAAAAY! A very special track with a very special theme. Check it out right now and enjoy the magical transatlantic trip it takes you on. I know it took me on quite a trip… =)

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Filed under: Demoscene, Genox, Kool, Music, Weeee =D